Funding is provided by a combination of federal, state and local funds. Jan 11, 2019 illinois state library talking book and braille service posted on january 11, 2019 march 10, 2021 by hudsonarealibrary please dont let a visual or physical impairment keep you or your loved one from enjoying great books. It serves the entire state of illinois outside the city of chicago. There are over 40,000 books, magazines and music scores available for download from the site. Bard mobile for ios devices access braille and talking books from your iphone, ipad or ipod touch. Illinois state librarys talking book and braille service tbbs the talking book and braille service tbbs provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. Formed in 1979, cvsbh is a private nonprofit corporation made up of over 250 volunteers statewide that record books, pamphlets and magazines for those who cannot hold or read standard. We are thrilled we can give cooperating libraries the recognition they deserve. Call 8473243185 for more information about signing up for this service. The talking book program tbp provides free library services to qualifying texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Part 3020 illinois state library, government documents section 3020. Illinois state library talking book and braille service acts as the regional library, houses the collection, serves chicago residents, and distributes the digital. Illinois talking book outreach center september 1, 2017. Illinois state resources illinois state library talking book and braille service illinois voter registration mental health resources.
Find your library national library service for the blind. Isltbbs is a taxsupported mailorder public library of audio books and braille for. The illinois talking book outreach center itboc will consolidate with the illinois state library talking book and braille service isltbbs on september 1, 2017. The klas catalog allows you to search the holdings of the illinois state library talking book and braille service tbbs online catalog. The most secure digital platform to get legally binding, electronically signed documents in just a few seconds. Continuing education archives reaching across illinois.
Illinois senior olympics the illinois senior olympics is a program of senior services of central illinois and offers over 20 quality athletic competitions for athletes 50 years of age and over in central and northern illinois annually. The library maintains the illinois center for the book, the illinois digital archives and the illinois veterans history project. The talking book and braille service tbbs supports the activities of the illinois network of libraries serving the blind and physically handicapped in providing excellent public library service to any illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due. Any usage of the library s computer system is subject to monitoring by the library and inappropriate usage may subject the user to loss or limitation of system access rights, adverse administrative action, and criminal prosecution. Illinois state librarys talking book and braille service tbbs the talking book and braille service tbbs provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due. Illinois talking book outreach center evanston public library. Each book in progress and each completed book is appraised by an evaluation panel made up of volunteers and talking book users. Apr 04, 2006 the illinois state library talking book and braille service is the second recipient of the network library of the year award. Illinois state library talking book and braille service disability. Senior community service employment program programs illinois.
Illinois state library talking book and braille service 300 south second street springfield, il, 627011796 librarian. The illinois state library offers a talking book and braille service for blind, visually impaired, or physically handicapped residents. As the regional library, tbbs acts as the liaison to the national library service for the blind and print disabled nls and circulates books to all residents enrolled in. April 4, 2006 illinois state library talking book and braille service recognized as outstanding by library of congress. Talking book libraries illinois secretary of state. View up to date information on illinois covid19 vaccine plan and vaccination eligibility from the state of illinois coronavirus response site budget address reminder the governors budget address will be given at 12pm today. Illinois radio information service radio reading services in illinois are supported in part by grants from the illinois state library, a division of the office of the secretary of state. Illinois state library talking book and braille service illinois.
Itboc serves all of illinois outside of the city of chicago as part of the state and national network of talking book and braille service libraries. Users may access and use the library s computer system only for official business and in accordance with library regulations. Once the recordings are accepted, the digital audio files are electronically forwarded to the library for the blind and physically handicapped. Illinois network of libraries serving the blind and physically handicapped in providing excellent public. Start a free trial now to save yourself time and money. Illinois state library talking book and braille service kansas talking book library catalog a service of the state library of kansas louisiana talking books and braille library maryland school for the blind maryland state library for the blind and physically handicapped minnesota braille and talking book library. National library service for the blind and print disabled. The national library service for the blind and print disabled home page. Any usage of the library s computer system is subject to monitoring by the library and inappropriate usage may subject the user to loss or limitation of system access rights, adverse administrative action, and criminal. Talking book machines are available for loan at no cost to anyone using the service. Connecticut talking books produced by cvsbh connecticut. This menu will point out the sections on which an emergency rule valid for a maximum of 150 days, usually until replaced by a. The illinois talking book and braille service is free to all illinois residents and is funded by the state of illinois and library of congress. Tbbs newslink is available in braille and large print, on.
Talking book programs provide library service to individuals who are unable to read standard print due to a visual or. If you would like further information or assistance with ordering materials, please call 8154852605 extension 1. Representatives from the offices of elected officials are at the library. The illinois state library manages the talking book and braille service tbbs program. Part 3025 illinois state library talking book and braille. The talking book and braille service provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any illinois resident who is unable to read. Implementing and authorized by the illinois library system act 75 ilcs 10, the state library act 15 ilcs 320, the illinois literacy act 15 ilcs 322, the federal library services and technology act 20 usc 9141, the accessible electronic information act 15 ilcs 323 and 36 cfr 701.
Talking book program texas state library and archives. Hindenburgs habc for both recording and postproduction. Following is the updated address and contact information. The talking book and braille service tbbs supports the activities of the illinois network of libraries serving the blind and physically handicapped. The network includes a regional center at the state library, three library sites throughout the state known as talking book centers, and an illinois machine lending agency. Public libraries are looking for ways to better serve all their citizens including those who dont or cant come to the physical library. Can someone else order books for me yes but only using your user id and password. Connecticut talking books are audio books recorded by connecticut volunteer services for the blind and handicapped, inc. Applications for talking book services illinois state library. Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a program administered by the library of congress. Arizona talking book library arizona state library. The illinois state library also offers a free braille and audio reading download bard service for active talking books patrons. Klas the klas catalog allows you to search the holdings of the illinois state library talking book and braille service tbbs online catalog. Tbbs newslink is available in braille and large print, on nfbnewsline, via email by contacting the state library or on the talking book and braille service tbbs website at.
Applications apply now for our talking book services. Patrons of the galatia public library have access to the illinois state library talking book and braille services from the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped. The national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls and the illinois state library s talking book and braille service tbbs strive to ensure that all may read by providing eligible patrons access to nls materials regardless of age, economic circumstances, or technical expertise. Collaborated with illinois state library and harold washington library talking books center to set standard policies and procedures for school accounts. Nursing homes, senior centers, hospitals, adult day care, etc. After you apply, the talking book and braille service will contact you directly to explain the service and order a device for you if needed. Current customer opacs the library and information. Talking book and braille service illinois state library. Illinois state library talking book and braille service recognized.
Talking books is a free service, providing books and magazines on cassette and braille, descriptive videos, and other services free to individuals of any age. Braille service illinois state library form state library talking book and braille service tbbs offers an online public catalog and book order site at s webopac. Recording studios by state ann arbor district library. Public libraries are looking for ways to better serve all their citizens. The illinois state library search library catalogs allows you to find books and. Resources for libraries illinois heartland library system. Illinoise state library talking book and braille service. Illinois state talking book and braille service on top, large tbbs in blue.
Conducted outreach for talking books at conferences and meetings including. Illinois state library talking book and braille service. This collection of more than 65,000 titles is available to illinois residents who are participants in the library of congress, national library service for the blind and physically handicapped program. Cvsbh for the connecticut library for the blind and physically handicapped lbph. Atkinson public library district library, internet access. The talking book and braille service tbbs provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability. Part 3025 illinois state library talking book and braille service tbbs repealed the general assemblys illinois administrative code database includes only those rulemakings that have been permanently adopted. Read part 3025 illinois state library talking book and braille service tbbs repealed, see flags on bad law, and. The illinois talking book outreach center is part of a state and national network of libraries. Illinois state library talking book and braille service newslink. Talking books kansas state library, ks official website.
Mar 12, 2017 illinois state library talking book and braille service contact. Illinois state library talking book and braille service 300 south second street springfield illinois 1 62701 217 782 9435. Cassette books converted to digital talking book kit for young readers faq about digital talking book players end of book errors centers for independent living assistive technology news tbbs contact information the illinois state library tbbs is open mondayfriday from 8 a. Arizona talking book library talking book library director machine services supervisor outreach volunteer manager. We will mail your application to the illinois state library.
The panel forwards their comments and suggestions to the recording team. As the regional library, tbbs acts as the liaison to the national. The library oversees the talking book and braille service which offers audio and braille library service to illinois residents with print disabilities or other disabilities. March 31, 2021 the library will be closing on friday, april 2, 2021 at 3. Link to illinois state library s talking books program. Illinois state library talking book and braille service 300 s second street springfield, il 62701. As the regional library, tbbs acts as the liaison to the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls and circulates books to all residents enrolled in the talking book and braille service. Talking book machine distribution for all illinois residents is handled by the illinois submachine lending agency in carterville. Titles are sent and returned free through the us mail. Welcome to kansas talking books call 8003620699 or 6203416280 kansas talking books provides personalized library support and materials in a specialized format to eligible kansas residents to ensure that all may read. Illinois network of talking books and braille libraries. Books in digital format are supplied by the illinois state library talking book and braille service.
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